Operations Manager

Who We Are

Grassroots Grocery (GG) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to expand dignified access to healthy food in the heart of disadvantaged communities.

We currently run two programs - community refrigerators and “rapid rescue” - both of which harness the power of volunteers and hyper local community partnerships to bring healthy food into the heart of disadvantaged communities throughout Harlem and the Bronx.

Featured on CNN, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Thrillist, News 12, ABC, NBC, Fox 5, NY1, CBS2, Bronx Times, and more, we now distribute to 33 (and counting!) community-led food distribution sites throughout the Bronx and Harlem, reach 1000+ families every Saturday, have engaged 2900+ volunteers, have rescued 750,000+ pounds of fresh produce, and have helped to set up seven community refrigerators in the Bronx and Harlem.

We have experienced rapid growth in a short period of time - transforming from one community refrigerator on one Bronx sidewalk to a volunteer-powered distribution network.

Who We are Looking For

We now seek an operations superstar who can help to build a stable foundation for future growth. You are the ideal candidate if you are highly organized, process-oriented, detail-focused, and have a passion for community / a desire to give back. 

As the Operations Manager, you will have the chance to work directly with GG’s Founder & Executive Director and play a key role in our organization’s future growth. 

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of GG’s food distribution programs, volunteering events, and community & corporate partnerships, including 

  • Purchasing / Inventory management 

  • Scheduling 

  • Event management, including setup, execution, and breakdown (**requires owning a vehicle or having access to a vehicle**)

  • Create processes with an eye toward refining, and improving repeatable and scalable business operations

  • Communicate with volunteers and corporate / community partners 

  • Make regular site visits to our community partners 

  • Manage a team of 3-4 paid interns responsible for Grassroots social media presence (TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook), podcast, graphic design, grant research, and day to day tasks.  

Ideal Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will:

  • Be an incredibly organized and process/detail-oriented individual.

  • Have project management, administrative assistant, and/or operations experience in a position with many moving parts 

  • Be able to successfully delegate tasks and manage a small team of interns 

  • Be comfortable learning and using new and evolving technology 

  • Be capable of regularly lifting and moving 25-50 pound boxes 

  • Be a strong verbal and written communicator

  • Be equity and social justice driven

What We Offer

  • Base Salary of 60k-70k per year commensurate with experience

  • Health insurance, with 100% of premium paid 

  • The chance to learn about the inner workings of a nonprofit organization, including how we pursue partnerships, apply for grants, fundraise, and use technology

  • Hybrid work environment

  • Reimbursement for miles driven on the job with personal vehicle 

Social Justice Statement

Grassroots Grocery is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to being culturally diverse and committed to empowering a pluralistic environment that advances social justice in the communities we operate and beyond.  We encourage anyone to apply no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Applications Process

If you are interested in the role as presented, please email recruiting@grassrootsgrocery.org with your resume and cover letter - or fill out the form below. Resumes sent without cover letters will not be considered. 

We recognize a candidate may not have all aspects of what we are looking for; however, we urge applicants who are interested and passionate to apply.